This run-on sentences worksheet provides clear examples and targeted practice to help middle school students identify and fix run-on sentences.
Designed for grades 6–8, this resource teaches multiple strategies for correcting run-ons and improving sentence structure.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
Tips on proofreading your own writing for run-on sentences
Examples of how to fix run-on sentences using coordinators
Examples of how to fix run-on sentences with subordinators
Examples of how to fix run-on sentences by making two sentences
FIVE practice exercises of various kinds. Some of them ask students to fill in punctuation, and some of them ask students to re-write the whole sentence correctly. One is a complete paragraph
WHY THIS RESOURCE WORKS:
Provides both instruction and extensive practice
Reinforces multiple correction strategies
Helps students build strong editing and proofreading skills
Supports writing improvement and test readiness
PERFECT FOR:
Grammar lessons
Writing and editing instruction
Test prep and review
Homework or independent practice
Middle school classrooms
TEACHING TIP:
Have students explain why each correction works to deepen understanding and prevent repeated errors.
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